Category: Regions
Syria denounces international silence, raps Israeli settlers’ incursions into al-Aqsa
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria censures recurrent incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701447/Syria-condemns-Israeli-settlers-for-storming-Aqsa-Mosque-compound-in-occupied-al-Quds
Read MoreJapan sees Philippines, Malaysia as ‘like-minded’ nations in military aid plan to counter China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo’s decision to use international aid for military purposes is a ‘paradigm shift’ but won’t lead to an arms race in Asia, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216844/japan-sees-philippines-malaysia-minded-nations-military-aid-plan-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLeaked Document Says Russia’s Ally Serbia Is Sending Arms to Ukraine
New York Times The revelation could create tensions between the Kremlin and the Balkan nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/leaked-document-serbia-ukraine.html
Read MoreChina’s Haichang secures deal to develop theme parks, zoo and safari in Saudi Arabia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Haichang will develop various forms of entertainment venues, such as family entertainment centres, water parks and zoos across different cities in Saudi Arabia. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3216832/chinas-haichang-secures-deal-develop-theme-parks-zoo-and-safari-saudi-arabia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMiscommunication Nearly Led to Russian Jet Shooting Down British Spy Plane, U.S. Officials Say
New York Times Recently leaked intelligence documents called the incident, last year, a near shoot down. Officials said it was more serious than originally reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/russian-jet-british-spy-plane.html
Read MoreMacron Says France Backs Status Quo on Taiwan
New York Times An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe’s immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/france-macron-taiwan-china.html
Read MoreMaybe baby: India’s Muslims take to family planning with encouragement from priests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The shrinking of India’s Muslim families underlines success of its decades-old population control programmes, signals demographic stability. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3216842/maybe-baby-indias-muslims-take-family-planning-encouragement-priests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘I’m Comin’ Home’: Biden Takes a Tour of His Irish Heritage
New York Times With his sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and his son, Hunter Biden, in tow, the president spent the first day of his trip to Ireland steeped in family lore. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/biden-ireland-heritage.html
Read MoreYour Thursday Briefing: Ukraine’s Fight for Bakhmut
New York Times Also, U.S. proposals to revolutionize the auto industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/briefing/ukraine-bakhmut-russia-asia.html
Read MoreBiden’s Visit to Ireland, in Pictures
New York Times President Biden’s three-day trip will mix diplomacy and personal genealogy as he meets with Irish leaders and traces his own family roots. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/biden-ireland-photos.html
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